Mother’s Day is just a couple days away and we want to help you make the day special! If you’re in search of last minute ideas, here is a ready-for-you Mother’s Day brunch complete with a menu, recipes and more.
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After our Easter Dinner Fraîche Table last year we had SO MANY requests for a brunch menu and we thought Mother’s Day was the perfect opportunity to create a super pretty table with a simple elegant menu that can be used all year round!
My mom is nothing short of amazing. She is the kindest, most thoughtful, patient, gentle soul (and so talented) … I would go to the ends of the earth for her. Now that I’m a mom myself I can appreciate how massive the love is for your children… and also how much work it really is being a mom! There is no greater love. It makes me appreciate her that much more. I’ll be delivering her brunch this year!
The Flowers
In sticking with the theme of this table, the flowers we chose were soft pastels. I was back to my usual self at Bylands looking for flowers with light hues after the bright colours we used for Cinco de Mayo. I love that peonies are coming in season and they looked beautiful in an arrangement with hydrangea’s.
A complete list of the flowers we used:
- white peonies
- pink and white hydrangeas
- pink garden and spray roses
- white lilacs
- white ranunculus
- white lisianthus
- dusty pink stock
- blue delphiniums
The Table
For the table we wanted to make it elegant, feminine, and classy. The napkin bows we made really made this table – click here for the tutorial! We found so many lovely items at The Cross that looked sunning on the table. Here is what we used to create this look:
- white linen tablecloth
- coffee cups with saucers
- napkins (or make them into bows !)
- large and small plates
- gold cutlery
- champagne glasses
- stemmed glasses for the parfaits
- coffee cream pitcher
- sugar bowl
- votive holders
- domed pastry stand
- coffee carafe
- wine bucket
- rose petals (optional)
The Menu
What a better way to start the day off with a pretty brunch? This brunch menu has a combination of savoury and sweet recipes that aren’t too heavy. We included Yogurt Parfaits made with Coconut Granola (I left out the freeze dried strawberries), buttery Raspberry Lemon Scones, a Citrus Kiwi Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing, and Spring Garden Mini Quiches. We served these with coffee, rose, champagne and orange (or pink grapefruit) juice. You may just want to choose a couple of these items if you’re making it yourself – because no mom wants to work that hard on Mother’s Day, right!?
Mother's Day
Yogurt Parfaits with Coconut Granola
Citrus Kiwi Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
The Hostess Schedule
Two Days Before
- buy flowers and make arrangements
- purchase champagne and orange juice
- grocery shopping (download list here)
- iron linens
- pick outfit!
Day Before
- set the table
- cook vegetables for quiche filling
- bake granola
- make bow napkins
Day Of
- Morning:
- put champagne or rose on ice
- arrange flowers in vase
- assemble yogurt and granola parfaits
- make quiche
- bake scones
- brew coffee
- set parfaits on table
- serve the food and drinks and everyone give mom a big hug and kiss!
Tori! this is one of THE most not only gorgeous/stunning/exceptional posts…but it’s also chock full of entertaining ideas and help. You really nailed it! but i mean it….this is one of the most beautiful blog posts i’ve ever seen! (and i’ve been reading blogs for about 10 years now!) Kudos to you, and happy [belated] mother’s day!
Pam thank you so very much that is such an incredibly sweet comment and means the world to me! Happy belated Mother’s Day to you too!!! Tori
Great spread Tor! Looks great as always, I like how you included the recipes with the pictures for easy clicking. I was wondering what brand of yogurt you used? i.e. Organic or local conventional; full fat or low fat; and dairy free or regular cow milk variety?
Thanks 🙂